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Warning of counterfeit ivermectin tablets sold via social media

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Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. Pharmacies that sell medicines online must display the European logo for Internet pharmacies on every page of their website. These tablets are regularly found in postal packages to this day.

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More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled

The Pharma Data

30, 2020 — A hand sanitizer has been recalled because it may contain methanol, a toxic chemical known as wood alcohol, according to the U.S. Using the contaminated mouthwash can result in “oral and, potentially, systemic infections requiring antibacterial therapy. WEDNESDAY, Dec. Food and Drug Administration.

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Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2020

The Pharma Data

Adding to the list of sketchy hand sanitizers and mouthwashes, a hand sanitizer has been recalled because it may contain methanol, a toxic chemical known as wood alcohol, CBS News reported Tuesday. Using the contaminated mouthwash can result in “oral and, potentially, systemic infections requiring antibacterial therapy.

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Pharma Microbiology East Coast Conference – A Virtual Conference with Remote Access

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The conference is proudly chaired by Lynne Ensor, Vice President, Technical, Parexel International as a 21-year veteran of the FDA, her areas of expertise include biopharmaceutical sterile product manufacturing and testing, pharmaceutical microbiology, pharmacy compounding, and regulatory policy development.

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Zovirax Cream for cold sores | Aciclovir (acyclovir) cream

Druggist

Zovirax cream for cold sores can be purchased over the counter from pharmacies and supermarkets. Zovirax cream, marketed as Zovirax Cold Sore Cream, contains 5% of aciclovir. It can be purchased from any retail outlets, including supermarkets and pharmacies. Cold sore can affect children and adults. What is Zovirax cream?

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Hitting Pause on Criticism of the FDA, Just for Today

Pharmacy Checkers

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is just one agency out of the many that make up the United States Department of Health and Human Services and, from PharmacyChecker’s relatively small (non-regulatory) role of helping verify online pharmacies to protect public health, I’ve learned just how insanely massive its mandate is.

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14 BEST IBS Medication Over The Counter

Druggist

Most of the drugs which are recommended in the symptomatic management of IBS can be purchased over the counter from pharmacies, supermarkets and online. Limit intake of processed food, which contain difficult to digest starch People who experience episodes of diarrhoea should avoid artificial sweeteners, which can cause a laxative effect.